Section40
The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984

Composition of Offences

In force Act 15 of 1984 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 15 of 1984

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Section 40 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984 deals with composition of Offences. Any Irrigation Officer may accept from any person who committed or in respect of whom a reasonable belief can be inferred that he has committed an offence punishable under this Act or the rules made thereunder, a sum of money not exceeding two hundred rupees, by way of composition for such offence.

Composition of Offences - (1) Any Irrigation Officer may accept from any person who committed or in respect of whom a reasonable belief can be inferred that he has committed an offence punishable under this Act or the rules made thereunder, a sum of money not exceeding two hundred rupees, by way of composition for such offence.

(2) On payment of such sum of money, the said person, if in custody, shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against him in regard to the offence, so compounded. CHAPTER-IX MISCELLANEOUS

Section 40, The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984 (Act 15 of 1984).

Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act is headed "Composition of Offences". Any Irrigation Officer may accept from any person who committed or in respect of whom a reasonable belief can be inferred that he has committed an offence punishable under this Act or the rules made thereunder, a sum of money not exceeding two hundred rupees, by way of composition for such offence.

How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act?

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When was the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act was enacted in 1984 as Act 15 of 1984. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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